Over-consumption of alcohol has been proven to have a negative impact on the gut. Those who consume alcohol regularly have higher rates of alcohol-induced oxidative stress and intestinal dysbiosis, which often leads to gastrointestinal inflammation and leaky gut syndrome.
Binge drinking (more than four drinks per event) can result in a rapid increase of bacteria toxins in the cell, inflammation, and disturbance of the immune system.

Instructions:
Chop up the broccoli florets and steam them until soft. Mash together. Grate the zucchini. Whisk together egg, nut milk, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly with the flour, salt, and pepper. Stir in the broccoli, zucchini, and cheese. Place a fry-pan on medium heat, adding olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Pour 1/4 cup of the mix into the pan, allowing to cook for 3 minutes on each side (or until golden brown.) Repeat with the rest of the mixture. Serving size is 2-3 fritters; this recipe makes approximately 3 servings.

Instructions:
Add the oil and flour to a large pot, stirring for 2 minutes. Add the broth and broccoli heads, simmer until the broccoli is soft. Stir regularly as the soup thickens, about 10 minutes. Add the milk. Purée the soup mixture in a blender. Mix in the cheddar cheese until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Everyone’s microbiome is unique, but there are a few generalities about what’s healthy and what’s not.🔍🤔

“In healthy people, there is a diverse array of organisms,” says Dr. Gail Hecht, chair of the American Gastroenterological Association Center for Gut Microbiome Research & Education. Most of those organisms are bacteria, but there are viruses, fungi, and other microbes as well.

“In an unhealthy individual, there’s much less diversity, and there seems to be an increase of bacteria we associate with disease.”